Local roundup: Fahey powers Fitchburg State in Florida

The Fitchburg State University women's basketball team earned an opening-round victory over Elmira College, 56-47, in first round action of the Key Largo Florida Classic in Tavernier, Fla., on Sunday.

The Falcons (5-4) advanced to Monday evening's championship game against UMass Boston. Due to an early holiday deadline, the result of that game was unavailable as of press time. Elmira (4-6) and Maine Maritime Academy were set to face off in Monday's consolation game.

Junior Amy Fahey sparked the Falcons, connecting for a team-best 21 points on 9 of 18 shooting from the floor and a 3-of-6 effort from the free-throw line. The junior forward also added eight boards, four steals and two blocks.

At the break, Elmira held a slim 26-20 advantage behind a 37.5 percent shooting effort (12 of 32), but Fitchburg State battled back throughout the second half, shooting nearly 50 percent for 36 points in the frame. The Falcons connected on 11 of 23 from the floor and 12 of 14 from the charity stripe to complete their comeback and clinch their fifth victory of the season.

Throughout the second stanza, Fitchburg State limited Elmira to only 21 points and less than 20 percent shooting from the floor (6 of 31).

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The Falcons issued 22 turnovers throughout the match and also held a 31-24 advantage on the defensive boards.

The Falcons started their comeback immediately in the second half, using a 14-4 run over the first six minutes of play. Fitchburg State increased its lead to seven with a 3 from Cote and a layup from Madeline Merchant (Gardner) before extending its lead to nine with a trey from Cyrus. The Falcons iced the game down the stretch, using a pair of free throws from Cote.

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Courtney Braman and Kristie Anderson each scored in Saturday's victory, while Aislinn Dehorsey was a standout in goal. Gardner improves to 2-1 on the young season.

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